.“Do you think David is not over the breakup?” she asked.He shook his head.“Seeking to get back at me?”Richard nodded.“He lost me. It is such a shame that he can never get me any more because someone way better found me” She winked at him.He smiled. “Someone got you?” “Handsome, tall, very full of mystery…” Elise explained. "I only wish I knew why he disappeared into thin air last week”Richard froze, his smile disappearing. Elise’s last words danced around in his head. That only meant one thing.She was still thinking of the period he did not talk to him for four days. Richard looked down at his cake, pushing his fork into it. “You still have not told me anything about your sudden disappearance " She said, pinning him down with her eyes. She watched him as he picked at the cake, pushing the icing to the edge of the plate. “Don’t you think you should let me know? Do you think I believe that made up story about you falling sick?” she asked.“I don’t know.” Richard said shar
The two of them returned home late that night. It was already 11pm when they arrived at the residence. Despite her husband’s reassurance that their daughter was grown enough to take care of herself, Susan still insisted on staying up to wait for Elise to return home.She was worried. It was more than worry; she was filled with fear that something she could not place a finger on was going to happen to her daughter as it was already late into the night. It was so unlike Elise to go out without letting any of her parents know where she was. Moreover, it was late. Her daughter was not a kind ego kept late nights. Again, Susan called Elise’s personal driver, Mike. He was one of the staff who resided on the staff building at the residence That was her third time of calling the driver that evening. The answer remained the same.He had no idea of where Elise was.It was even worse because Elise had not discussed anything with him since morning. It was only the gatekeepers that mentioned h
“Why?” He asked, surprised as he threw his head backwards to get a better view of her face. “You made it possible for me to see Richard yesterday, Dad” Elise’s words were laced with happiness as the memories of the previous nights filled her mind. “Oh, that?” He sighed, rubbing his forearms. “There’s nothing I cannot for you. I’m glad it made you happy. What was it like? Your mother’s worries almost made me to divulge your whereabouts to her.”Elise giggled softly as she remembered how angry her mother had been when she returned home previous night.. It felt good for her to share a secret with her father that her mother was notgoing to find out anytime soon. When Richard asked her out on a date the night before, she had first called her dada to let him know and he gave her the permission to stay out as late. It made him happy that his daughter was finally falling in love as a result of what she felt and not because of the person’s Financial status.“It was crazy fun” She grinned
“Yes” Elise’s mother’s high pitched voice rang out from where she was seated with her family by the dinner table. She had just announced to her husband and her daughter that she was able to secure one of the biggest contracts of her life. It was a contract that ha given her sleepless nights for weeks. Her husband beamed with pride as she explained how she was able to close a deal with the client.Elise was also pleased by her mother’s wonderful achievement and feat, but her attention was divided. She kept thinking of something else and every once in a while, she would throw a quick glance at the main door, half expecting it to open. Her mother signaled at one of the cook who stood by the corner of the large room with her hands at her back. The cook disappeared. In less than no time, she was back again staggering under the weight of an enormous round chocolate cake on a china platter. The cake was fully eighteen inches in diameter and it was covered with dark-brown chocolate icing
Elise drew in a sharp breath and looked around in the car. It was spotless; almost new. From the outside, one would think that this car had lived a thousand years and survived because of how badly dented it was, but the interior of the car was somethingelse.It was breathtakingly beautiful, Elise thought to herself. The seats were still clean and they looked like the leather had been recently fixed. Elise peered out of the window and caught the strong, muscled figure of Richard as he took long strides towards the car.She headed a deep breath and briefly looked down to her blouse. Her cleavage was showing and the soft flesh of her breasts rose as she breathed heavily.She adjusted the bluse so it would reveal more flesh and she smacked her lips.This was perfect. She told herself. She did not know why but, all of a sudden, she had begun to feel the urge to let Richard see how attractive she was. The car door opened and he slid in. The exotic fragrance of his body spray filled the ca
Elise wiggled herself down to the floor and gently pushed him away. “You need to rest, Babe.” Richard insisted on staying with her as she unpacked the meal. She walked to the kitchen window, opened it slightly and shot it immediately.“Is it drizzling outside?” He asked her.She nodded. “It had been drizzling long before I got home. I feel some cold because I did not go to the restaurant with my sweater on. On the Sprint from the car to the apartment lobby, I got wet a bit” “I know,” Richard said, meeting her eyes with a smile. I had felt your wet hair. You know what? Why don’t you finish what you’re doing? I’ll cuddle with you on the couch so we can watch some movie on Netflix, Okay?” Elise’s eyes widened with surprise as her lips curved up in a grin. “Yes, I’ve been craving this since morning!”They both worked in silence, taking the food to the dining table. After they finished eating, Richard shut down his laptop.They curled up on the couch, Elise was in his arms, as they watc
He was seated on the bed, his back faced the door. The faint humming of the air-conditioning unit filled the and he was not aware of when she walked into the room.She sauntered over to him and sat besides him. The room was simple and very classy. The ceilings were high and there was just one artwork that beautified the white walls. She nudged after noticing that he had not moved ever since she on the His head was in his hands and his faced downwards. “Are you okay?” She asked softly.He took in a deep breath and shook his head.“Is it about what happened in the living room?” He shook his head. “No. It’s about school. Our results for the last semester were released this morning. I saw it on the school’s forum and I decided to check yours and mine”“That is very interesting” She ran her fingers through her long, wavy hair. “But, how is that the cause of worry to you?” Richard raised his face to look at her. “You did not do well. You only managed to pass a majority of the courses.”
Niko laughed behind her. “No, it’s okay. I had dinner before coming and besides, I’ll be leaving” He stood up and picked up the small book he had come in with Richard got the cue and stood up too. He immediately face palmed and exclaimed, “I just realized that I haven’t introduced you both. My Bad” Elise laughed and twirled her hair as she looked at Niko. “I don’t think it’s necessary to Introduce me to Mr. Niko. I know him already. I mean, in a small country like ours, who doesn’t know him?”Niko felt flattered as his lips spread out into a smile. “But, I don’t know you” He told Elise. Richard snapped his fingers. “Niko, here’s Elise Rodriguez. She’s the daughter of my saviour. The one I guard with my life” He added as he leaned close to give her a peck on the cheek.Niko had already recognized her long before they spoke to each other but he feigned ignorance and stretches out his hand to shake Elise.She grabbed his with enthusiasm, bobbing her head. “My friend, Richard, he has